August 3, 2026
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Dawn redwoods at Dawes Arboretum. Photo courtesy Dawes Arboretum.
For millions of years, the dawn redwood existed only as a fossil. Scientists believed the species had disappeared alongside ancient ecosystems long before humans ever walked the Earth. … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Garden Tourism, Green & Sustainable, Greening
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February 21, 2025
Updated 2025
Although Old Salem is just a 10-minute drive from Winston-Salem, it is centuries away from this contemporary urban center.
Visitors to the historic North Carolina town travel back more than 250 years to experience 100 of America’s most … Read More...
Category: Community Gardens, Edible Landscaping, Education & Tours, Experiencing, Garden Tourism, Green & Sustainable, Travel, Urban Agriculture
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April 30, 2024
Artist Barry Lungu’s painting of Jacarand trees in bloom in Zimbabwe. Image courtesy of Artgal.online.
Art and beauty live in physical landmarks and museums and also in the expressions of natural wonders, culture, history, and creativity that local artists bring … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Garden Tourism, Lifestyle, Public Gardens, Reclaimed & Recycled, Travel
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April 23, 2024
Diana Robinson, Flickr, Licensed by Creative Commons.
Contemplating tulips conjures images of Dutch windmills, wooden shoes, and blue Delft pottery, which makes sense because the Netherlands produces 90 percent of the world’s tulips—4.3 billion bulbs annually on about 27,182 … Read More...
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